Energy Regulatory Associate — FERC Litigation & Counsel

Venable LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 215,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

Venable LLP's Energy Group seeks a mid-level associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked practice in our Washington, D.C. office.

The associate will work closely with partners on contested proceedings and hearings before FERC and related agencies, as well as state public utility commissions, appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeal and state courts, regulatory counseling, and commercial transactions for energy industry clients.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience practicing energy regulatory law.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities.
• Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for admission by waiver.

Responsibilities

• Work on contested proceedings and hearings before FERC and related agencies.
• Counsel clients on regulatory matters, tariff and rate issues, and related compliance programs.
• Engage in transactional work such as transportation service agreements and commodity purchases in the oil and natural gas industries.
• Monitor regulatory developments and prepare client alerts and materials.
• Represent clients in appeals before the D.C. Circuit and state/federal courts.

Skills

Energy regulatory law

Legal research

Oral & written communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Venable LLP's Energy Group seeks a mid-level associate with at least three years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked practice in our Washington, D.C. office.

The associate will work closely with partners on contested proceedings and hearings before FERC and related agencies, as well as state public utility commissions, appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeal and state courts, regulatory counseling, and commercial transactions for energy industry clients.